Alessi — Plissé MDL08 B MDL08 B/UK | Thermoplastic resin toaster

There is something unexpectedly tailored about the Plissé. The pleated surface that runs across the body of the toaster is not merely a decorative detail: it is a statement of intent, a way of declaring that even the most everyday object can carry a memory of artisanal care. The matte black thermoplastic resin absorbs the kitchen light with a quiet, almost austere composure, while the pleated texture adds visual depth and a surprisingly natural tactile grip. An object that invites admiration even when switched off. It was designed by Michele De Lucchi, one of the most prominent architects and designers in the contemporary Italian scene, who first rose to prominence in the Memphis movement in the 1980s and later pursued a tireless exploration of the relationship between industrial form and artisanal sensibility. With the Plissé, De Lucchi brings to the kitchen a reflection close to his heart: the ability of design to make the most ordinary gesture poetic. The result is a small appliance that transcends the gadget category, aspiring to become something closer to a statement object. At Stilmobili, we chose the Plissé because it represents exactly the tension that interests us: authorial design applied to everyday life, without concessions to decor for its own sake. It is the right purchase for those who furnish a kitchen with the same care devoted to the living room, and for those who consider breakfast a ritual rather than a function. Project notes: Black thermoplastic resin toaster, 850W, UK plug version. Dimensions 34 × 18,5 × 25 cm. Part of the Alessi Palinsesto fall/winter collection. Code MDL08 B/UK.